Jacob Tedla

I used to go into my fight camps with extreme anxiety. I hated the process. Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to enjoy the journey and eliminate the things that took that joy away from me. Hard sparring every session, leaving practice with headaches, and juggling university work made an already hard process even more challenging. My fight was 6 mins, but it took 4 weeks behind the scenes to get to that point. And truthfully, the adrenaline made me forget most of those 6 minutes, but I will never forget that 4-week camp. The moral of this story is to make your journey one that you enjoy. Not to make it easier, but make it worthwhile.

Being broke is hard. Being rich is hard. Being obese is hard. Being fit is hard. Being depressed is hard. Being at peace is hard. Choose your hard.

Life is risky. If you're walking on thin ice, you might as well dance.

Don’t say “I’m gonna study” Say: “I’m going to finish these 3 flashcards in 5 minutes" Stack small wins. Let momentum carry you.

Prayed for patience, and inconveniences came my way. Prayed for discipline, and distractions came my way. Prayed for strength, yet hardships came my way. The things that test our character most are what we need. Do not shy away from what builds you.

Stack wins not excuses Stack money not excuses Stack gains not excuses Stack solutions not excuses Stack success not excuses Nobody cares about your excuses.

beautiful timing on the cross Raul forced his lead leg to step to the weak side and in the transition, he caught his opponent youtube.com/watch?v=Nq9QYOvH…

Creativity = Innovation = Greatness All the greats were innovators: MJ, Einstein, Brady, GSP, and Edison They are/were able to think outside of the box and tried something new that others said wouldn't work If you’re feeling stuck, try something unorthodox The most fruitful results can be found in the most peculiar places.

Make a list and your future self will thank you. I’ve been on a planning vibe for the last little while. I find peace in knowing what I need to do today to get that one step closer to achieving my goals. I like making the reminders or notes app a widget on my phone so I can be reminded throughout the day of what I need to get done.

“Do not pray for a lighter load to burden; Rather, pray for broader shoulders” Often, we find gratification in staying in our comfort zones. Misguided by the belief that shouldering a heavier load is inherently detrimental. Remember, a greater burden results in a greater character. Embrace hard and difficult times. They won’t be easy to bear. However, the content of your character shall improve. Then the once burdensome load will become easier to bear. As a result of your suffering, you will be rewarded with newfound strength. And be one step closer to reaching your full potential.

It’s easy to fall into the “main character trap”. I realized this once I started to train mma. Everyone has bad days. Sometimes I’m the hammer other I’m the nail. And that goes for everyone too. Resillance is what sets you and your competition apart.

Trail by fire is the only way to go: Back yourself into a corner. Burn the boats. Give yourself no other option but to win. Throw yourself into the deep end, you will be surprised how well you can swim. Nothing grows in your comfort zone.